north america

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Raven

a trickster tale from the Pacific Northwest
1993
Raven, a Pacific Coast Indian trickster, sets out to find the sun.

Travel in the early days

2001
Presents an introduction to the transportation methods used by settlers in North America, discussing covered wagons, canal boats, steam power, and the hazards that early travelers faced.

Buffalo woman

1984
A young hunter marries a female buffalo in the form of a beautiful maiden, but when his people reject her he must pass several tests before being allowed to join the buffalo nation.

The prairie

1993
An introductory book on grasslands, with emphasis on the North American prairie, and including information on vegetation, animal life, human impact, and need for preservation.

Arrow to the sun

a Pueblo Indian tale
1974
An adaptation of the Pueblo Indian myth which explains how the spirit of the Lord of the Sun was brought to the world.

Indians

1979
An illustrated history of the day-to-day lives and customs of the various Indian tribes inhabiting North America before the arrival of the Europeans.

The Iroquois Indians

1992
Examines the history, culture, and future prospects of the Iroquois people.

The Chippewa

1987
Presents a brief history of the Chippewa Indians describing their customs and traditions and how they are maintained in the modern world.

The Mohawk Indians

1993
Examines the history, culture, and daily life of the Mohawk Indians.

The travels of Sieur de La Salle

2001
Describes La Salle's exploration of the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Louisiana Territory.

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